PKI Specialist

Project overview

Assignment Description

Work activities: from the perspective of a technical consultant, perform LLD design and deployment activities within the PKI domain (in relation to the specific products chosen within the program).

Responsibilities

Identify software and hardware problems and repairs.

Perform regular maintenance on hardware and software components.

Install cables and configure hardware and software.

Document system addresses and configurations.

Run diagnostic programs or use test equipment to identify the source of problems.

Communicate effectively with end-users and customer management.

Maintain security and functionality by applying temporary program solutions.

Requirements eCF Profile: Technical Specialist

Reference Area: E.06 ICT Quality Management

This assignment is based on the European e-Competence Framework (e-CF). This is a European standard for describing IT competencies and the associated level of responsibility. The eCF profile indicates which competencies and at what level (e-1 to e-5) are expected from the candidate. We expect candidates to clearly demonstrate in their CV that they possess these competencies. This can be done by describing for each relevant assignment or position:

CVs in which the required eCF competencies cannot be demonstrably found cannot be fully assessed for suitability.

Candidate has at least 3 years of demonstrable work experience with the chosen eCF profile similar role.

Profile: technical consultant (able to perform deployments independently, convert functional issues into technical design).

Have in-depth knowledge of PKI-specific products.

Technical knowledge of commonly used concepts/protocols/services such as TCP/IP, DNS, encryption, certificate management, clustering, and load balancing.

Candidate preferably has demonstrable work experience within the Ministry of Defence.

Additional Information

Hybrid working: No

Frequency of working from home: -

On-call services: No

• the role the candidate fulfilled
• the work and responsibilities involved
• the extent to which these align with the required eCF competencies and the level.

Requirements

Profile: technical consultant (able to perform deployments independently, convert functional issues into technical design).

Have in-depth knowledge of PKI-specific products.

Technical knowledge of commonly used concepts/protocols/services such as TCP/IP, DNS, encryption, certificate management, clustering, and load balancing.

Willingness to work at both the Breda LMT and AOCS NM locations (in consultation with the existing team).

High degree of can-do mentality.

Able to work both in a team and completely independently.

Background Assignment

The Air and Space Force Command (CLRS) is working on a robust and cyber-secure IT infrastructure that supports Multi-Domain Operations and Information-Driven Operations. The program is entering a new phase in which multiple projects will be launched to further develop the platform and realize the strategic ambitions of CLRS. You will work within the Staff of the Air and Space Force Command, where policy is determined and the organization is managed. The program falls under the Projects & Innovation Directorate (DP&I), which strengthens CLRS's innovation and change capacity and contributes to strategic objectives.

Please note!!!! The duty station is Breda/The Hague. In addition, you will regularly visit other CLRS locations to maintain direct contact with stakeholders, project teams, and program management.

Generic Description Competence Area and Levels

Implements ICT quality policy for maintaining and improving service and product provision. Plans and defines indicators to manage quality with regard to the ICT strategy. Evaluates quality measures and recommends improvements to influence continuous quality improvement.

Summarizing Task and Mission

Maintains and repairs hardware, software, and service applications. Effectively maintains customer hardware/software. Responsible for delivering timely and effective repairs to ensure optimal system performance and superior customer satisfaction.

Project details

• Start: 2026-10-29T23:00:00
• Location: Breda Noord-Brabant, NL
• Languages: Dutch